LABLABI -CHICKPEA BREAKFAST STEW(TUNISIA)

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Lablabi is a popular breakfast stew made with chickpeas, broth, tomatoes, and various toppings such as capers, cumin, harissa, coddled eggs. Lablabi is a favorite winter morning breakfast for stevedores in Tunis. Throughout the city it is a morning offering in the small hole-in-the-wall cook shops. The actual soup is very simple and it's depth of flavor derives from the garnishes you decide to use. As a tourist you will come home wanting lablabi in the morning; that's how seductive it is. From Clifford A. Wright.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
2 tablespoons hot harissa
4 large garlic cloves, mashed
1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin seed
salt
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
fresh lemon juice
coarse sea salt
coddled egg
seeded and finely chopped green bell pepper
chopped very ripe tomatoes
dollops harissa
capers, rinsed
pickled turnip
finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)
leftover bread, any kind, ripped
extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the chickpeas in a saucepan and cover with water.
  • Boil until soft, about 30 minutes, then stir in the harissa, garlic, cumin, and salt.
  • Stir well, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Serve with more lemon juice, salt, and ground cumin to taste.
  • Serve with any combination and any amount of optional garnishes, including more harissa and olive oil.

Prabin Malla
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This lablabi is a great healthy comfort food. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also packed with nutrients.


valentina Ivayo
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This lablabi is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to mine and it was delicious.


Rece Proper
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This lablabi is a great way to impress your guests. It's a unique and flavorful dish that they're sure to love.


Martina Slankamenac
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This lablabi is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Shahin Hossan
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I've never had Tunisian food before, but this lablabi has me hooked. It's so flavorful and unique.


Rhea St John-Acosta
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This lablabi is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the chickpeas and the vegetables.


Melbin Kinuthia
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this lablabi. The harissa added just the right amount of heat.


Angel fariya
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This lablabi is a great vegetarian option. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and it's really flavorful.


L Chipengo
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I made this lablabi in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal waiting for you when you get home from work.


Ussama Butt
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This lablabi is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I added some shredded turkey to mine and it was delicious.


Roy Irish
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spices and vegetables really balanced out the flavor of the chickpeas.


Tommy Wright
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This lablabi is so flavorful and satisfying. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Maduri Wijeweera
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. It's a great weeknight meal.


HUSSAM ALSUNNI
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Md Monirul islam
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I made this lablabi for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up. It's a great way to get some extra vegetables into your diet.


Attak Ali
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This is the best lablabi I've ever had. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chickpeas were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the harissa and lemon juice.


Mukramin Rana
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I've never had lablabi before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The combination of chickpeas, spices, and vegetables was perfect.


Mtesghh Mghjuii
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This lablabi was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the chickpeas were perfectly cooked. I served it with some crusty bread and a dollop of yogurt, and it was the perfect breakfast. This will definitely become a regular meal in my rot